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Volunteer: French Translator

Fluent in Minds is a youth-led organization dedicated to improving the accessibility of mental health care and awareness on mental health to those who do not speak English. Our volunteers translate mental health care information to lower language and stigma barriers to professional help.
If you• Are fluent in English and French• Are interested in community service• Are passionate about mental health• Want a unique volunteer position for your resume• Want volunteering hours (flexible and virtual) 
Then, apply and join us at this link here! No prior experience in translating is needed for translators, but recommended for reviewers. French leadership positions are available here.

Partner: Fluent in Minds Society

Fluent in Minds is a youth-led organization dedicated to improving the accessibility of mental health care and awareness on mental health to those who do not speak English. Our volunteers translate mental health care information to lower language and stigma barriers to professional help.
If you• Are fluent in English and French• Are interested in community service• Are passionate about mental health• Want a unique volunteer position for your resume• Want volunteering hours (flexible and virtual) 
Then, apply and join us at this link here! No prior experience in translating is needed for translators, but recommended for reviewers. French leadership positions are available here.

Partner: Fluent in Minds Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V6M 3H5

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: French [Translation] Director

**MUST BE IN HIGH SCHOOL OR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES TO APPLY. If you are not within this age range, please look at our general translator form here.**


The French Director will manage and guide a department of volunteer translators working to lower language barriers to mental health information. The importance and impact of mental health are only nascent topics of discussion, especially among immigrant and non-English-speaking communities. Healthcare information is often technical and accurate translations are critical to effectively benefitting communities.

Translated documents will include:
• Consent forms
• Reports
• Information web pages
• Articles
• Blogs

Responsibilities and tasks:
• Chair and organize the language department's meetings
• Review, edit, and assess the quality of final translation drafts
• Liaise between Translators, Reviewers, and the Executive Team
• Hold Translators and Reviewers accountable to deadlines and quality, regularly following up with progress
• Maintain clear and active communication
• Stay up to date with translation guidelines in English and all other languages

General requirements
• Extensive knowledge in the grammatical and formal use of English and Arabic

• Significant time management and commitment
• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Leadership skills and or experience


Please apply through this link if interested: https://forms.gle/kU4uvNhHps6VH5SV9

Partner: Fluent in Minds Society

**MUST BE IN HIGH SCHOOL OR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES TO APPLY. If you are not within this age range, please look at our general translator form here.**


The French Director will manage and guide a department of volunteer translators working to lower language barriers to mental health information. The importance and impact of mental health are only nascent topics of discussion, especially among immigrant and non-English-speaking communities. Healthcare information is often technical and accurate translations are critical to effectively benefitting communities.

Translated documents will include:
• Consent forms
• Reports
• Information web pages
• Articles
• Blogs

Responsibilities and tasks:
• Chair and organize the language department's meetings
• Review, edit, and assess the quality of final translation drafts
• Liaise between Translators, Reviewers, and the Executive Team
• Hold Translators and Reviewers accountable to deadlines and quality, regularly following up with progress
• Maintain clear and active communication
• Stay up to date with translation guidelines in English and all other languages

General requirements
• Extensive knowledge in the grammatical and formal use of English and Arabic

• Significant time management and commitment
• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Leadership skills and or experience


Please apply through this link if interested: https://forms.gle/kU4uvNhHps6VH5SV9

Partner: Fluent in Minds Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V6M 3H5

Allow Groups: No